Shannon Grzandziel
Springfield,GA
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Supervisor and Analyst with record of success in overseeing labs and personnel. Specializing in defining testing method standards and optimizing procedures. Looking to apply 14 years of experience to a challenging position with room for advancement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wet Chemistry Lab Supervisor
Florida Spectrum Environmental Services
Garden City, GA
10.2012 - Current
- Supervised laboratory technicians to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated sample testing schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained staff on laboratory techniques and equipment usage.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring availability for operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold testing standards.
- Reviewed and approved reports generated by laboratory staff.
- Collaborated with management to develop operational procedures for the lab.
- Maintained accurate records of data collected during experiments.
- Reviewed scientific literature to stay current on best practices in the field of laboratory science.
- Analyzed test results using statistical techniques to identify trends or anomalies in product performance over time.
- Performed advanced analyses such as sample preparation and instrument calibration for routine BOD and other wet chemistry analyses.
- Oversaw quality control initiatives to optimize laboratory performance.
- Facilitated inspections to achieve successful outcomes.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to laboratory sciences to keep abreast of industry developments.
- Supervised daily operations of laboratory personnel, ensuring that all activities were completed according to established protocols.
- Processed samples according to established laboratory protocols., validations and reagent QC runs.
- Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to streamline use.
- Identified and reported issues affecting test performance.
Laboratory Analyst
City Of Savannah
Savannah, GA
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Conducted routine analyses of water quality samples for regulatory compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports on laboratory findings for city stakeholders.
- Operated and maintained advanced analytical equipment and instruments.
- Maintained detailed records of all laboratory activities, including test results and instrument calibrations.
- Collected samples from various sources for testing purposes.
- Prepared solutions and reagents according to established procedures for use in experiments or analyses.
- Operated laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, autoclaves, incubators and pH meters in accordance with safety guidelines.
Laboratory Analyst
EOM
Richmond Hill, Georgia
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted routine analyses of water quality samples for regulatory compliance.
- Operated and maintained advanced analytical equipment and instruments.
- Collected samples from the treatment plant and ran all daily analyses
- Prepared detailed reports on laboratory findings for city stakeholders.
- Input laboratory data into the SCADA to assist operators in daily plant treatment
Education
Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill, GASome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GASkills
- Quality control measures
- Regulatory compliance
- Advanced instrumentation
- Laboratory operations
- Sample preparation
- Equipment calibration
- Analytical techniques
- Data analysis techniques
- Team leadership
- Quality control guidelines
- Quality control analysis
- Technical reporting
- Laboratory safety
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Hazardous waste management
- Chemical handling
- Water quality testing
- Environmental analysis
- Microbiology techniques
- Method development
- Standard operating procedures
- Staff training
- Staff management
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Data documentation
- Compliance management
- Equipment management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Biological specimen processing
- Analytical testing
- Policy development
- Lab operations
- Environmental analysis
- Analytical testing
- Quality assurance procedures
Certification
- State of Georgia Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification
- State of Georgia Water Laboratory Analyst Cerification
Timeline
Laboratory Analyst
City Of Savannah
07.2019 - 04.2022
Laboratory Analyst
EOM
01.2019 - 07.2019
Wet Chemistry Lab Supervisor
Florida Spectrum Environmental Services
10.2012 - Current
Richmond Hill High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University